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Microwave Baked Potato

Learn how to make baked potatoes in the microwave. These baked potatoes can be made in about 10 minutes with the help of a microwave.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: microwave potato
Servings: 1 potato
Author: Heather Seeley

Equipment

  • 1 Microwave

Ingredients

  • 1 russet potato

Optional

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  • Scrub the potato clean. Use a fork to poke holes in the potato, about 5 times.
  • Place the potato on a microwave safe plate. Cook for 5 minutes. Carefully flip the potato over and cook another 5 minutes.
  • Check the potato by piercing with a fork. If it is still hard, cook a few extra minutes.
  • Let the potato rest a few minutes before cutting down the center and serving.

Crispy skin

  • If you prefer crispy skin, once the potato has cooked, brush with olive oil. Place in the oven at 425 degrees for about 5 minutes to crisp up skin.

Nutrition

Calories: 168kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 888mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 2mg